WNYC seeks a Director, Leadership Circle to create and steward the WNYC Leadership Circle - a group of donors giving $250-$999 annually. The candidate will have a unique opportunity to inaugurate this special donor program and also steward our Sustaining members who are committed to ongoing monthly contribution. The candidate will be responsible for donor cultivation and events; strategy for upgrade, renewal, additional gift appeals, lapsed member reinstatement, and personalized acknowledgments; and other special initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Plan strategy, coordinate and implement all Leadership Circle and Sustainer initiatives to meet Membership Department budgetary goals
· Use donor giving history and database for planning strategy for upgrade and cultivation initiatives.
· Manage personalized acknowledgements
· Plan cultivation events and benefit fulfillment from conceptualization through implementation
· Work with Senior Membership Director, Direct Marketing Director, Director On-Air and online fundraising to develop coordinated creative strategy and production plan
· Work with designers, copywriters, and producers to develop the unique brand for these giving circles
· Work with Development staff to coordinate stewardship and strategy including acknowledgment and benefits; work with the Development department on joint fulfillment of station tours and events, etc.
· Prepare and analyze campaign results to determine future strategy
· Work with Senior Director, Membership to develop annual budget and any re-forecasts necessary throughout the fiscal year; monitor program expenses
· Work with entire WNYC program hosts, senior staff, and consultants to research and develop campaign strategies and program benefits
· Work with Listener Services and Gift Processing departments to ensure excellent customer service
· Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
· Knowledge of Team Approach or other fundraising software
· Organized and strategic approach to fundraising
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to prioritize and handle several projects at one time
· WNYC listener, preferred

Qualifications:
· Five years fundraising, required
· Bachelor’s degree, required

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online by at www.wnyc.org/jobs. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy. Resumes received without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.